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Natural Non-Toxic Perfumes

REASONS FOR MAKING YOUR OWN NATURAL NON-TOXIC PERFUMES
* They are cheaper than commercial perfumes
* They don't contain alcohol, thus lessening the chance of dermatitis and sensitivity
* They don't contain chemicals which are toxic and/or carcinogenic
* You know exactly the ingredients you have selected
* You can express your creativity and have different perfumes to complement different moods
* So for example they can be invigorating or relaxing
* Some mixtures can be preventative in cold/flu times and can strengthen the immune system
* Good oils to use for perfumes: lemon, neroli, jasmine, rose, patchouli, ylang ylang, mandarine, geranium, frankincense, grapefruit, sandalwood

CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
* Pennyroyal, clove, hyssop, basil  not to be used when pregnant
* Rosemary  if high blood pressure or epilepsy
* Lavender  if low blood pressure  and use with caution if asthmatic
* Bergamot/cypress/hypericum/yarrow  not when exposed to sun (sensitizes the skin)
* Cinnamon  may cause allergies and photosensitivity

HELPFUL TIPS
* never take essential oils orally
* When pregnant only use citrus oils as they won't harm the fetus
* Make little amounts for freshness and variety
* Do not insert fingers into oil to prevent contamination with bacteria or it goes off quicker
* If oil doesn't smell good to you don't use it
* Only add 3 drops of Essential Oil per 5 ml of carrier oil
* Use 1 drop of Essential Oil per 5 ml of carrier oil when making mixtures for babies
* When buying Essential Oils look for the latin name and batch number on bottle to ensure good quality of oil

* It is safe to try different mixes that appeal
* Mixes that don't appeal can be harmful
* Essential Oils have been used for:
o bath mix, jetlag, dermatitis, skin conditions, hair conditions, nausea, first aid
o skin-healing, labour, menstruation problems, pain, and many more